Comments on: Withers: Santorum proves once again why the GOP can’t attract black voters

By: Dwayne

Dwayne — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:24:58 +0000

As an African American gay male, I am really not surprise with the comment the former senator made. I personally believe racism plays a part in the construction of our government, but it really hurts me to hear and read gays (who are struggling to gain equal rights) speak harshly about one another because of race. Because the president is black, he should not enjoy his life style with his wife. Come on now, be more realistic! I am an educated guy going to school for mathematics and when I get older and get a little success, I would love to enjoy my life with happiness and tranquil. This is a problem with our society today, we focus more on the outer appearance and we never venture on the inside of a person and learn about them mentally. As president Obama stated in his speech at Chiro University in Egypt (I am paraphrasing now), we should not let the past control the present or the future; let’s try to stop this discrimination and learn to live with each other in peace. Not everyone in the black community is poor and uneducated and vice versa in the white community. I have a wide range of friends living with me; whites, blacks, Hispanics, Asians, and the list goes on. I respect all races and their accomplishment for the US. As the years go on and the baby boomers die off, I believe this country will change for the better, but we can’t go anywhere unless people open their eyes and stop using race to define people. I am more than just a black guy living in the US. I attend the University of West Florida in the panhandle of Florida in Pensacola and I have yet to hear and see people not get along because of race. Let’s try to love one another and put the hate aside.

By: Disgusted American

Disgusted American — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:20:37 +0000

well geez – I guess the theme song of the Jefferson’s Bother’s ol’ Santorum….after all they moved UP to the Eastside,we going to enjoy thier time at bat…and got thier slice of the Pie. Guess George and Weezie bothers ol’ Santorum…he’s a disgrace.

By: Robert, NYC

Robert, NYC — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:52:46 +0000

The irony is the GOP thinks its not racist and note that the only reason they selected Michael Steele to head the RNC is mere window dressing. They are reeling that a black is in the White House and to counter their racist mentality as we’ve seen with the Sotomayor debacle, they select this clown Steele who hasn’t a clue about anything. I have to laugh when moderates state theirs is a big tent where everyone is welcome. Well, if that’s the case, why weren’t we represented in the GOP convention last year? Can they name one piece of legislation they’ve ever backed and passed in favor of any semblance of equality for LGBT voters? How Log Cabiners could continue supporting them is baffling. There are more important things to be concerned with than personal wealth, lower taxes or not paying taxes and preservation of the status quo. No wonder their party is in exile. Long may that continue.

By: mdc.philly

mdc.philly — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:23:30 +0000

“Republicans have been doing their best to make hay out of the cost of the trip, and Santorum was no exception,” – War Room

No more expensive than GWB flying around America trying to get republican’s re-elected. Mr. Santorum was fired by The People of Pennsylvania: exactly because of these comments he would reiterate, and his out right snooty attitude. He was replaced by a fine man who goes by the name of Robert P. Casey Jr.

It is President Obamas comfortable association with the average American: The Republican Party is really picking on. He can break away from [them] and party with The People, feel at ease with us, as well as them.

The American people like seeing there President enjoying himself along side average American’s. He feels equally comfortable being our nation’s leader; or standing in line like the rest of have to do.

I thought going to the local hamburger spot, doing a ‘pick-up’ for lunch – was a hoot. I for one like seeing people “dumbed down”. This is what was wrong with Mr. Santorum all along.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:30:13 +0000

Jonthan, you’d be doing the same thing he’s guilty of.

Good article and I’ve never heard it said so well, tone deaf.

By: drewski

drewski — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:42:46 +0000

That sorry clown has the nerve to suggest that the President and First Lady of the United States shouldn’t be going to a Broadway show?? Like maybe they’re too uppity?

Something to consider about Mr Santorum. His daddy worked for the VA. conservatives are fond of making disparaging comments about government employees–often similar to what they say about public school teachers, and generally along the lines of “Couldn’t find a job anywhere else.” So maybe that’s the genesis of Santorum’s petty racism (and it was both, in, uh, spades). Maybe, deep down, he’s a little defensive about that. Maybe it rankles Lil’ Ricky that a BLACK man and a BLACK woman made it higher than he ever will. Jealousy is a sickness.

Perhaps Santorum’s next suggestion will be the First Annual White House Pimp n Ho Ball?

By: Jonthan

Jonthan — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:07:27 +0000

It’s nice to know there are Gay White people who would look at me with disgust just because of my skin color. I’ll remember to use that thought process with white people from now on. Thanks Rodney.

As for the Obama’s going out to dinner, I guess it’s odd to have a couple in the white house that really works on their marriage. That seem to make sure their family is the focus regardless of all the madness surrounding them.

For all the BS focus on family this country, it’s not surprising that this couple focusing on their family bothers that same group.

By: SteveMD2

SteveMD2 — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:58:12 +0000

“How stupid this all is. So the Obamas
decided to take in a Broadway show. Why are
people soiling their shorts over that?” quote

I’ll answer – because the quantity of crap inside their bodies exceeds the volume of their bodies.

Scientific for – when you are overfilled with shit, out it spills.

Oh, BTW, there was a meeting in Santorum’s senate office a couple years ago. He so freaked out he almost broke his neck (dear God, you almost….).

Shows you how the church builds anxieties into peoples minds which is a key part of brainwashing.

By: Chris Sullivan

Chris Sullivan — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:33:00 +0000

It was an odd comment for her to make in any event. Nobody who has NOT lived a particular upbringing based upon some quality of being (race, gender, sexual orientation) is going to be more informed about that experience than the person who HAS lived it. At best, someone can empathize and draw parallels, but they can never be exactly the same. However, I think her remarks went a bit far in implying that the judges do not possess enough impartiality as to render the appropriate judgment. Being a part of any class of people does not automatically grant you perfect objectivity – someonetimes people are so blinded by their emotions because of their experiences that they assume all people do or should perceive their situation as they do. That isn’t necessarily true. So, while I appreciate her point of view, I think she took it somewhat farther than can be fully supported.

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:24:40 +0000

I agree, Republicans seem to be “tone” deaf. You have tons of white, male, republicans complaining about Sotomayor being a racist for suggesting she knows more about the problems of Latina women than they do. They insist that they understand while they simultaneously claim that their experiences are not fundamentally different. The fact that they claim to get it, is precisely why they don’t. They claim to have sets of experiences that they do not.